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The Holistic Medicine Blog keeps you up-to-date with seasonal tips, healthy recipes, and other postings or news about Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine. Subscribe here.en-usholistic medicineMon, 30 Jul 2018 11:03:37 -0400Mon, 30 Jul 2018 11:03:37 -0400ayurveda-holistic-medicine.comMar 16, Spring is here!https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurveda-blog.html#Spring-is-here6d347700bf8b959e9cc9d2d140297520Spring is finally here, at least in the Czech republic. With the spring comes our need for more greens, lighter food, less sugar and heavy food. Our body wants to naturally detox. You can help it with the foods that you eat and your lifestyle activities. Try to lighten up your diet, include more vegetables, less meat and dairy, more exercise and meditation. You can end your meals with a 1/3 tsp of turmeric to clean your digestive system and decrease your need for sweets. Enjoy the warmth. BarboraFri, 16 Mar 2018 06:55:17 -0400Mar 5, Couragehttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurveda-blog.html#Couragef38e46c901718cd2d89bc8d26608ec9eCourage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to overcome it and move beyond.Sun, 5 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500Mar 4, Yoga Workshop in Decin, Czech Republic, March 18, 2017https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurveda-blog.html#Yoga-Workshop-in-Decin-Czech-Republic-March-18-201719bc36f137e06118fa4d0edd60700fb3Join us for this day full of yoga, meditation, quiet and just being.
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<img src="https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/images/Letak_Decin_JogaFest_18_3_2017.jpg" width="175" height="248" alt="Decin Yoga March 18 2017">Sat, 4 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500Mar 3, It feels like Spring finally!https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/kichari.htmlbfe0b17b1336c88ce22b3187e8d14601This winter in the Czech Republic has been very very long. Finally, the sun is stronger again and the first flowers are starting to bloom. SO excited to see them.
Remember that Spring is one of the best times of the year to clean your body and mind, so try our simple Kichari recipe for a gentle cleanse.Fri, 3 Mar 2017 11:50:00 -0500Feb 17, Basic Ayurvedic Diet Tips Help to Improve Your Health and Well-Beinghttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurvedic-diet.htmlf0ace99b0cc907fd946b8288c60761ebProper digestion is the key to good health. Follow these easy Ayurvedic Diet guidelines and enjoy the positive changes in your life. Healthy eating is fun!Wed, 17 Feb 2016 09:51:32 -0500Jan 19, Anytime Kicharihttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/anytime-kichari.html6f7eddf549425b8b10edbc01637e4baaI am from Kerala and studying in New Zealand now. Please find my recipe that I follow for last 2-3 months with slight variations each time for taste. Tue, 19 Jan 2016 08:19:57 -0500Oct 25, Garurasana/Eagle posehttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/garurasanaeagle-pose.htmldf728647d86c82c86c2ff1af1f2705e6I am a beginner and have learned this pose through Bikrim. My work is physically demanding and this pose stretches my shoulders in ways I can not achieveSun, 25 Oct 2015 00:48:29 -0400Jul 2, Pigeon posehttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/pigeon-pose.html2c306b412151723b139b401d3d0c8b36Start kneeling on all fours. Bring one leg forward with your heel fitting into your groin. Stretch the other leg out behind you flat to the floor withThu, 2 Jul 2015 08:38:10 -0400Feb 25, Powerful Detox Cleanse based on Ayurveda Panchakarmahttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/detox-cleanse.html1f5a93941c060a53d985495129b0a764Ayurveda offers us the most amazing detox cleanse that is very gentle on the body and yet amazingly effective. After this ayurvedic cleanse you will feel lighter, younger and happier.Wed, 25 Feb 2015 10:19:56 -0500Nov 1, Ayurveda, the Oldest Holistic Medicine, Answers Your Health Questionshttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/52bab514e3b49a1d9b549a446c062e4dLooking at holistic medicine's wisdom through the eyes of Ayurveda. Enjoy the benefits of holistic living and realize how wonderful life is.Sat, 1 Nov 2014 07:40:12 -0400Nov 1, How This Holistic Medicine Changed My Life https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/about-me.html13c2da4581efa00db8d4e81296c69c17My personal story about the power of the holistic medicine Ayurveda.Sat, 1 Nov 2014 07:29:14 -0400Oct 26, Time saving recipehttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/time-saving-recipe.html7d541c94045dac5b80ad424307feefcbIngredients: 3 chopped tomatoes Chopped green beans Chopped cilantro 12-15 curry leaves 1 t spoon turmeric 1 t spoon cumin 1 t spoon cinnamon powder PepperSun, 26 Oct 2014 06:41:34 -0400Sep 1, Just Being Presenthttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurveda-blog.html#Just-Being-Presenta16c36f1db438139a71e382fda97aad0Time flies. I have a 9 months old daughter and don't know where the last 9 months went. One thing I learned, though, is when I want to slow down time, I just need to be present. Really present with every single moment, with every activity I do, from washing dishes to changing her diapers. Then the time slows down. This is what Denali has taught me.<br><br>
<img src="https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/images/Denali_and_I_croatia.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Denali and Barbora Croatia">Mon, 1 Sep 2014 14:36:53 -0400Aug 23, Natarajasanahttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/natarajasana.htmlf204f0837b56d40228eeceb61a76ca65I am on peak of Vata dosha now, which has affected my whole nervous system and spine due to a year long negligence. Natarajasana helps me to get rid ofSat, 23 Aug 2014 05:58:22 -0400Aug 23, I am Pitta Vatta /Vatta Pitta...Shavasana is life saving! Life gracinghttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/i-am-pitta-vatta-vatta-pittashavasana-is-life-saving-life-gracing.html9429de6929526bb9dcb4ede6a564f52dAlso, child's pose for calming and restoring energies Sat, 23 Aug 2014 05:57:11 -0400Aug 23, Royal Dancerhttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/royal-dancer.html26449add87cb04d9a6d2cbf9641d7caeThis is kind of a forward balancing move with one foot on the ground and the other grasped with same side hand. I think vatas might like this because itSat, 23 Aug 2014 05:49:14 -0400Jul 24, Best Anti Aging Moisturizer That Feels Like Silkhttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/best-anti-aging-moisturizer.htmlefeaa26324e7d8490c605b1735fdac57Is your skin feeling dry, wrinkley and without luster? Then you have to try our best anti aging moisturizer - inspired by clientsThu, 24 Jul 2014 14:55:28 -0400May 16, Home Health Remedies at Your Fingertipshttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/home-health-remedies.htmle77c76311dfcad24579ecb5535e432f9Some home health remedies can seem pretty complicated. Here are some that you already have around or that can be very easily created. Thu, 16 May 2013 04:38:17 -0400Feb 28, Camel Pose (Ustrasana)https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/camel-pose-ustrasana.html3c5cdaf5bbd931b37e75aec2db4106c3STEP-BY-STEP Kneel on the floor with your knees hip width and thighs perpendicular to the floor. Rotate your thighs inward slightly, narrow your hip points,Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:11:42 -0500Nov 17, Ayurveda Holistic Workshopshttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/holistic-workshops.html0e65d503aa7eb8b9e1f1b80dcea72706Join us for these practical holistic workshops that will help you make ayurveda part of your every day life.Sat, 17 Nov 2012 15:32:23 -0500Jun 13, Ayurveda Consultation At Your Rescuehttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurveda-consultation.html140d0d13d7ee8fe011e6d39d81b08c04Schedule an ayurveda consultation and improve your health and well-being. Get to the root of your imbalance with Ayurveda Holistic Medicine.Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:59:22 -0400May 15, Ayurvedic Yoga in Dům Jógy, Prague, Czech Republic, starting on May 24, 2012https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurveda-blog.html#Ayurvedic-Yoga-in-D%C5%AFm-J%C3%B3gy-Prague-Czech-Republic-starting-on-May-24-2012ebd932934acfe8650fbc900a9bcf9ac5Join us for a wonderful gentle yoga in <a href="http://www.dum-jogy.cz">Dum Jogy</a> starting next Thursday, May 24 at 9AM. For a complete schedule of next yoga classes, please visit <a href="http://barbora.uzdravi.cz">barbora.uzdravi.cz</a>Tue, 15 May 2012 08:58:04 -0400Mar 3, Healthy Foods to Eat - Eat Right for Your Type https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/healthy-foods-to-eat.html3fee72a13ed9da2781caf36c34133a4eA list of healthy foods to eat that satisfy each one of the Ayurveda body types. Eat right for your type!Sat, 3 Mar 2012 05:13:50 -0500Jan 26, When you deal with human beings you have to always look at the "whole"https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurveda-blog.html#When-you-deal-with-human-beings-you-have-to-always-look-at-the-wholef2632c6376921375d0b95b8fda85fad5One of the funniest talks I have heard in a long time and so so true! Ken Robinson says to "educate the WHOLE being" and I say "treat the WHOLE being." We are talking about the SAME thing.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:14:38 -0500Jan 24, Ayurveda Consultation Sign Up Formhttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurveda-consultation-signup-form.html6346a6aebca3c1c963042f923f2ca938Fill out this ayurveda consultation form to schedule an ayurvedic consultation with Ayurveda Holistic Medicine.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:31:30 -0500Jan 10, Contact Ayurveda Holistic Medicinehttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/contact-ayurveda-holistic-medicine.htmla7500c1dea8e11fabb1d12c674d880bbThe place for your questions and comments about Ayurveda Holistic MedicineTue, 10 Jan 2012 06:13:29 -0500Dec 13, Tired of the same old breakfast? Try something new . . .https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurveda-blog.html#Tired-of-the-same-old-breakfast-Try-something-new-abcfe2e7d5383af33e8b145ee751a355Warm Cinnamon Almond Raisin Apple
Peel one apple, take the core out, cut in small pieces and place in a pot with about 1/4 cup of water. Sprinkle with cinnamon, add 7 almonds, 10 raisins and cook for about 5 minutes. Take the skin off the almonds, place in a bowl and sprinkle with natural sugar or other sweetener of your choice. Enjoy this delicious quick breakfast!
<img src="https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/images/Warm_apple_breakfast.jpg" width="320" height="240" alt="Warm apple breakfast">Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:39:23 -0500Oct 29, Ayurveda Body Type Testhttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/body-type-test.html82a3ba28dc3ac2e5886dba7ff3c7db02Use this simple ayurveda body type test to determine which one from the ayurveda body types you areSat, 29 Oct 2011 16:18:50 -0400Jul 31, Changing Bad Habits is Easier Than You Thinkhttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/changing-bad-habits.html6ec290b9f8d107c13ce894b053a2b3b2If changing bad habits is something that you really want, this is where to start.Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:02:23 -0400Jul 30, Yoga Poseshttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/yoga-poses.html4128af9f51047146e061acc18488195cGet the Most Benefit (and Joy!) from Different Yoga PosesSat, 30 Jul 2011 11:08:24 -0400Jun 14, Kichari, One of the Most Delicious and Simplest Healthy Recipeshttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/kichari.htmlbfe0b17b1336c88ce22b3187e8d14601-cpIn just an hour you can create Kichari. Every week you can vary the vegetables and spices and create a new dish with the same simple steps of this amazing healthy recipe.Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:24:01 -0400Jun 3, Yoga and Ayurvedic Consultations & Workshops in Prague, Czech Republichttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurveda-blog.html#Yoga-and-Ayurvedic-Consultations-Workshops-in-Prague-Czech-Republic10a733a0db95a87bcc59ec99b0981498Hello from beautiful Praha! I am enjoying my home town and teaching yoga at <a href="http://www.dum-jogy.cz">Dum Jogy</a> on Tuesdays June 7 & 14, Thursdays, June 9 & 16 and Saturday, June 4.
Also offering Ayurvedic consultations at the beautiful <a href="http://www.ac-masaze.cz/">Ayurmedic Center</a>. Contact them for times & space available.
Following two weekends having fun with applying Ayurveda in our daily life with these two wonderful workshops:<br>
<strong>11.-12.6.2011, Rejuvenate Your Body and Mind with Ayurveda, Dum Jogy, Prague, Czech Republic</strong><br>
This workshop already took place in February 2011 and for its great success, we are repeating it again. This workshop is very hands-on. Even though we will learn some basics of Ayurveda, most of the workshop is devoted to practical applications of Ayurveda in your daily life. My goal is for you to leave with many practical tips on how to take care of yourself. Not only your health, but also your skin, your body, and mostly your mind.
You will learn the basics of Ayurveda, Daily Routine, Healthy Eating Habits, practice self-massage with marmas (vital energy points) of face, head and feet. You will also practice some relaxing yoga, meditation and pranayama, breath exercises. You will leave the workshop rejuvenated and full of energy for your life!
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<strong>18.-19.6.2011, Ayurvedic Diet and Detoxification, Dum Jogy, Prague, Czech Republic</strong><br>
Probably all of us have heard the saying:"You are what you eat" and nevertheless most of us are ignoring the saying. Often we are treating our body like a garbage can, where we throw in whatever we see around us. This workshop will help you to come back to a healthy natural diet with ease.
You will learn about ayurvedic cooking, spices and other healthy food supplements, which are appropriate for each ayurveda body type in each season.
You will also learn how to regularly detoxify your body & mind with PanchaKarma, a traditional ayurvedic detoxification system. This workshop is also useful for everybody who has some extra body weight, which doesn't seem to come off.Fri, 3 Jun 2011 15:35:17 -0400May 20, Tips on Sleep That Workhttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/tips-on-sleep.htmle6a0ea3c00c14ccff2deb19aab11a956Looking for tips on sleep that really work? Try these simple suggestions and sleep like a baby.Fri, 20 May 2011 03:39:21 -0400May 20, Alternate Nostril Breathing, Anuloma Viloma, Simple Step-by-Step Guidehttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/alternate-nostril-breathing.html8c11d25e06e8a96efbaa13e9c95f59deFollow these simple instructions for Alternate Nostril Breathing. This technique quickly calms your body and mind and reduces stress.Fri, 20 May 2011 03:23:33 -0400May 12, Holistic Medicine Newsletterhttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/holistic-medicine-free-newsletter.htmlf02395ff15929f5fba2be1a3f2286deaGet Your Monthly Holistic Medicine Newsletter in Your MailboxThu, 12 May 2011 14:17:53 -0400May 11, Chips anyone?https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurveda-blog.html#Chips-anyone22e96bfef3bbb2877af0672b083a9e40<strong>Red Beet Carrot Chips</strong>
These have to be <strong>the best</strong> chips I have ever had.
. . . and I must say that I am kind of chips expert, one of my weaknesses I guess :-)
What you need:<br>
2 TBSP <a href="https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/clarified-butter.html">ghee</a> or other oil<br>
1 red beet, peeled, cut in half and sliced as thinly as possible<br>
1 carrot, peeled, sliced as thinly as possible<br>
Black pepper<br>
Salt<br>
Basil for decoration<br>
Fry the individual slices of veggies in ghee until lightly brown. Before turning, sprinkle with some salt and black pepper.
Frying is little labor intensive, but SO worth it!
Enjoy :-)<br>
<img src="https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/images/Red_beet_carrot_chips.jpg" width="320" height="240" alt="Red beet carrot chips">Wed, 11 May 2011 09:34:03 -0400May 5, Clarified Butter (Ghee) - Quick and Easy Step by Step Recipe https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/clarified-butter.htmlb738a1b0f1b02c3d4b4d881a8fb1e473Follow this Easy Recipe (with a picture of each step) and make clarified butter in 20 minutes. Ghee is the best and healthiest oil to use that takes years off your age!Thu, 5 May 2011 07:36:39 -0400Feb 25, Why am I Not Happy? https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/why-am-I-not-happy.html8c8a1b9c5cff1103291f971c791c9afaWhy am I not happy may seem like such a complicated question. And yet it has such a simple answer . . . Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:39:14 -0500Dec 9, Baked Apple with Cinnamon & Maple Syruphttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurveda-blog.html#Baked-Apple-with-Cinnamon-Maple-Syrup6f3643e018578072574590a4b615187b<em>The best fall and winter light breakfast. Quick.</em>
If you are looking for a fast yummy warming breakfast, here it is. Cut an apple into quarters, take the seeds out and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle some cinnamon and put into the oven for 10-15 minutes at 375 degrees (until fork can go easily through). Take out, cool down for a couple of minutes and then pour some maple syrup over. Enjoy!
<img src="https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/images/Baked_apple.jpg" width="320" height="240" alt="Baked apple">Thu, 9 Dec 2010 09:52:15 -0500Nov 29, Oil Nose Drops (Nasya) At Your Rescuehttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/oil-nose-drops.htmlcb336ea5c4837f873374627310ddfa4aOil Nose Drops are one of the simplest natural home remedies with many amazing health benefits.Nasya not only increases your immunity and uplifts your mood,but also has the following health benefits.Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:41:33 -0500Nov 2, Natural Remedy for Sore Throat That Works https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/natural-remedy-for-sore-throat.htmlbdbf077104a2bbc198ac3ef8357e1757The best natural remedy for sore throat that has been successfully used by many of my clients.Tue, 2 Nov 2010 08:37:54 -0400Oct 26, Healthy Eating Habitshttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/healthy-eating-habits.html046f5d959c5bd8e44cf84be8f72b3843Improve Your Health by Incorporating These Healthy Eating Habits into Your Daily Routine Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:13:23 -0400Oct 26, Ayurvedic Daily Routineshttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/daily-routines.html962d073c120a09d77eec6394fd9c8cdaWhat You Do on Daily Basis Has a Huge Impact on Your Health. Follow These Daily Routines for Optimal HealthTue, 26 Oct 2010 08:11:42 -0400Oct 25, Leek-Cauliflower-Peas Dish with Cardamom Basmati Rice . . . another one of healthy menushttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurveda-blog.html#Leek-Cauliflower-Peas-Dish-with-Cardamom-Basmati-Rice-another-one-of-healthy-menus36254fa8b84b6bd98f086cd70b6ba1b6<strong>Leek-Cauliflower-Peas Dish</strong><br>
What you need:<br>
1 medium cauliflower<br>
1 leek<br>
2 medium potatoes<br>
1 cup of fresh or frozen peas<br>
1/4 cup of freshly cut coriander leaves<br>
3 TBSP of ghee or sunflower oil<br>
1 tsp mustard seeds<br>
1/4 tsp hing powder<br>
1 1/2 tsp turmeric powder<br>
1/2 tsp sea salt<br>
2 tsp coriander powder<br>
1 tsp cumin powder<br>
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder<br>
1 TBSP maple or brown rice syrup<br>
Wash the vegetables well and cut into small pieces. Heat ghee or oil in the medium pan. Add mustard seeds. When they pop, add turmeric, leek, potatoes, and 1/2 cup of water. Cover and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes.
Then add cauliflower and salt (also fresh peas if using fresh). Cover and cook additional 5 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients, except coriander leaves (also frozen peas if using those). Mix well and cook another 1-2 minutes.
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<strong>Cardamom Basmati Rice</strong><br>
What you need:<br>
1 cup basmati rice<br>
1 tsp of cardamom seeds (empty the cardamom pods or buy already shelled)<br>
Fry dry basmati rice over medium heat until slightly brown. Add cardamom seeds, 2 cups of water and cook on low heat until all the water is gone (about 15 minutes).
Serve with fresh coriander leaves.
Enjoy!
<img src="https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/images/Leek_cauliflower_peas_dish_smaller.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="Healthy_menues"style="float:center;"hspace="10"vspace="10">Mon, 25 Oct 2010 06:19:16 -0400Oct 7, Is Your Throat Getting Scratchy?https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurveda-blog.html#Is-Your-Throat-Getting-Scratchy6f45ed54facb6d2ccb400b4181fdceadThe best natural remedy for sore throat is to gargle with turmeric and salt. Take about ½ cup of warm water (warm enough that you can drink it, but not too hot that it burns you), ½ tsp salt and about ¼ tsp powdered turmeric. You have to play with these proportions as it's slightly different for each individual and also not every salt and turmeric are the same. You should taste both the saltiness of the salt, as well as the bitterness of the turmeric. Neither of them should be overwhelming that you gag.
After you gargle, don't drink or eat anything for at least ½ hr for the salt and turmeric to do their job. You can repeat this as often as you need throughout the day.
Keep your throat happy!Thu, 7 Oct 2010 13:27:10 -0400Sep 22, Increase Your Immunity with Simple Nasya (Nose Oil)https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurveda-blog.html#Increase-Your-Immunity-with-Simple-Nasya-Nose-Oil2140d89d09aba7bb5af7ebf8a4745c99One of the best treatments that you can do on yourself in this changing season is Nasya (Nose Oil).
It will oleate your nasal passages and the air that you will inhale will have more moisture and more Prana, the life force. It will also block the bacteria from entering the nasal passages and causing infection.
The proper way to insert the nose oil, is to first warm up it up and then insert 2-3 drops in each nostril. What works also well, and is much faster, is to put a drop of oil (sesame works well) on your pinky fingers and then rub it inside your nostrils. The best time to insert the nose oil is in the morning before breakfast and in the evening before bed. Nasya is also a great way to start your meditation, <a href="https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/yoga-poses.html">Yoga Poses</a>, or <a href="https://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/alternate-nostril-breathing.html">Alternate Nostril Breathing</a>.
When you insert the nose oil in your nose, try to breathe deeply for a couple of minutes and you will notice that your mind is also calmer and happier. No wonder that Nasya is also a great treatment for blue mood.
Enjoy the fall!Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:17:58 -0400Sep 19, Quote of the dayhttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurveda-blog.html#Quote-of-the-day5b3f4814755df62f40eb581d732b94a3&#8206;"Don't expect anything to happen and
then everything will unfold." Dr. Vasant Lad, Pune IndiaSun, 19 Sep 2010 15:40:48 -0400Sep 17, VERY YUMMY CURRY SOUP RECIPEhttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurveda-blog.html#VERY-YUMMY-CURRY-SOUP-RECIPEfe08f1ff57a22d9b7c29929d053e9b62<em>Inspired by my friend Ellen Poppy</em>
Boil 4 lemon leaves (break into quarters) and 2-3 stems of lemon grass (cut into 3-5 cm pieces) with 3/4-1 L of water for about 10 minutes.
Add 1 cup of each - cut celery root, chard, and broccoli, and 1-3 tsp of curry paste, 1 can of coconut milk, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and boil for 10 minutes or so.
After 10 minutes, add 2 handfuls of frozen shrimp (can be omitted for vegetarian diet), 1-2 TBP of fresh lemon juice and boil for another 5 minutes. Decorate with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve with cooked rice (can cook it with veggie stock for more flavor).
Soups are wonderful light meals, because when individual items are cooked together, they take on each other's qualities and become easily digestible.
Enjoy ;-)Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:11:36 -0400Sep 13, Late Summer Healthy Recipeshttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurveda-blog.html#Late-Summer-Healthy-Recipes8268a5b7398fd3ff28d1862aa1061b26The best food is food that comes directly from your garden (or from your parents' garden as in this case ;-). This food is full of Prana, the life force, and cooking with it is a real pleasure.
Somehow we have a different relationship to the food that we ourselves grow or harvest (ideally both). We appreciate it much more and have a real connection with it.
Two of my favorite healthy recipes (and also quick ones!) from late summer harvest are:
<strong>1) Beans with Mint</strong><br>
First, carefully wash the beans and cut the ends. Place them in water and cook for about 20-30 minutes (until fork can easily go through the bean but is not too mushy). Once the beans are fully cooked, but still in the water, add salt. Drain the water and season with olive oil and lime. Place fresh mint over the beans.
<strong>2) Hot Blackberries</strong><br>
Wash the blackberries and add little bit of water. Cook for about 5-10 minutes. Add brown sugar according to your own taste.
Enjoy these wonderful late summer healthy recipes!Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:15:49 -0400Sep 12, Ginger Tea at Your Rescuehttps://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/ayurveda-blog.html#Ginger-Tea-at-Your-Rescue07851ff227499c378e8df6fafc4575cfOne of the best drinks for this changing season is fresh ginger tea. Just cut about 1/2 inch of fresh ginger, peel it and grate it. Put boiling hot water over it and you have a wonderful healing warming tea.
Yesterday, I also added little bit of lime and honey and it was delicious.
Enjoy!Sun, 12 Sep 2010 05:54:09 -0400